Trending Now - Runoff Set in Special Election for Greene's Georgia Seat

WHO:

President Trump endorsed Republican candidate Clay Fuller.

Shawn Harris, a retired Army veteran, is the Democratic candidate.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Representative, resigned from Congress.

Colton Moore, former state Senator, was a candidate in the election.

WHAT:

A special election is being held to fill the vacant House seat left by Marjorie Taylor Greene.

The election resulted in a runoff between Clay Fuller and Shawn Harris.

Harris received 39.9% of the vote, while Fuller received 34.2%.

A total of 17 candidates participated in the election, with 12 Republicans and 3 Democrats.

The runoff is scheduled for April 7th, 2026.

WHERE:

The election is taking place in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.

The event featuring Trump and Fuller occurred in Rome, Georgia.

WHEN:

Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned at the beginning of January 2026.

The special election was held on March 10th, 2026.

The runoff election is set for April 7th, 2026.

WHY:

Greene resigned after a public falling out with President Trump over the Epstein files.

The Republican Party is concerned about maintaining their majority in the House, which is currently 218–214.

HOW:

All candidates were on the same ballot, and since no candidate received over 50% of the vote, the top two advanced to the runoff.

Harris raised $4.3 million, making him the fundraising leader among the candidates.

Fuller is supported by the Club for Growth, a fiscally conservative group.

(UPDATED March 11, 2026 03:40 UTC)

In a special election held in Georgia's 14th Congressional District on March 10, President Trump endorsed Republican candidate Clay Fuller, who will face off against Democratic candidate Shawn Harris in a runoff scheduled for April 7. Harris received nearly 40 percent of the vote, while Fuller garnered just over 34 percent, with a total of 17 candidates participating in the election. This election was prompted by the resignation of Marjorie Taylor Greene in January after a fallout with Trump, and the Republican Party is keen to maintain their slim majority in the House.